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MSA Worldwide’s response to the FTC’s Request for Information on franchise agreements & franchise business practices

MSA Worldwide

Franchising has grown and matured in size and the sophistication and the capabilities of both franchisor management and franchisees has also grown. According to FRANdata , a well-regarded research firm in franchising, in 2019, fifty-four (54) percent of franchises were independently owned and operated by multi-unit franchisees.